Power and Handling for the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Power and Handling for the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee

By East Hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM

While the current generation of the Grand Cherokee has been on sale for almost ten years, it continues to dominate the competition with power, capability, and exciting mix of features. You will also find all of the latest driver's safety aids as well as an impressive set of engine options. Under the hood, you will find the standard V6 plus several V8 options. There are also outstanding off-road and towing capabilities, as the 7,200-pound towing capacity is top-notch. Additionally, there is a large number of four-wheel drive options, including a specialized one for the Trailhawk, that can take you as far off the beaten path as humanly possible. There are so many new power and handling features to talk about with the 2020 Grand Cherokee, so let's get going!

What are the engine options?

There are four powerful engines available for the 2020 Grand Cherokee, and each comes with the high horsepower and torque that you would expect from a Jeep. Standard on most trims is a 3.6-liter V6 that provides 295 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, and you also get the option of a 5.7-liter V8 that pumps out 360 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque. Moving to the high powered and supped up SRT brings a 6.4-liter V8 that puts out 478 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque, which can blast from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. The Trackhawk takes things even further with a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that rips out 707 horsepower and can hit 60 mph in 3.5 seconds or less. The V6 engine comes standard with rear-wheel drive with the option for four-wheel drive, while the V8's are all four-wheel drive. All engines come with an eight-speed automatic transmission, and when fully equipped, it can haul 7,400 pounds. 

How capable is the Grand Cherokee?

The Grand Cherokee allows you to escape the ordinary world of roads and freeways and venture into the wild. There are several available 4x4 systems such as the Quadra-Drive II system with Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential that provides drivers with impressive traction on almost any surface no matter the season. Also available is a Selec-Terrain Traction Management System that adjusts how the 4x4 power is distributed to both the front and rear wheels allowing the Grand Cherokee to enhance the traction and maintain handling on snow, sand, and mud. The high air intakes and unique water sealing will enable you to take the Grand Cherokee over 20 inches of water while the exceptional maneuverability helps you crawl over rocks, logs, or tight spots. Finally, the available Quadra-Lift Suspension System raises the ride height to 10.8 inches. All of this leads to the Grand Cherokee getting a Trail Rated badge to signify its exceptional capability during a wide variety of weather and road conditions.

What are some of the high performance features?

Inspired by track vehicles and engineered to cause excitement, the 2020 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk and SRT are packed with high-performance features that are designed to get your pulse racing. Coming standard on the SRT and the Trackhawk is Launch Control that optimizes track performance for a smooth launch and constant straight-line acceleration. High-performance Brembo brakes come with 15.75-inch slotted rotors and 15-inch vented front rotors. Also included are six-piston front brake calipers. On the SRT and Trackhawk, you get an advanced 4x4 system that provides you with exceptional driving performance in every driving condition. The system is engineered to handle a tremendous amount of torque and horsepower. Finally, you can find out how much G-force your making as well as check fluid and pressure gauges as well as record performance stats all on your Uconnect touchscreen.

Where to purchase a Jeep Grand Cherokee near Long Island

With all of this power and capability, you are probably wondering where you can buy such a fantastic machine. Here at East Hills Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, we have won the Customer Satisfaction Award six years in a row, and with our friendly and helpful sales staff and highly skilled mechanics and a large inventory, we hope to prove to you that we are the best dealer in the area. Stop by the dealership today and check out our full inventory or take a look at all of our Jeep Grand Cherokee's here on our website!

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